Discover the natural wonders of portugal in 8 days

Breakfast at the hotel. Breakfast at the hotel. On this half-day excursion, we’ll travel around Lisbon for four hours. Make a stop at the iconic Belém Tower, followed by a stop at the Monument to the Discoveries. You’ll have free time to explore the Jerónimos Monastery. The tour ends with a visit to the majestic Ajuda National Palace*.

We’ll take a quick lunch break and then head to Sintra to visit the Pena Palace, one of the “Seven Wonders of Portugal”. After the visit, you will have free time to explore the town’s medieval streets, enjoy the landscape of the Serra de Sintra and taste the region’s traditional sweets, such as the famous “travesseiros” and “queijadas”.

We will head to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point in Europe. The journey is along the Atlantic coast, so you can have an incredible panoramic view, with an optional stop at the impressive Boca do Inferno.

Our next destination will be the bay of Cascais, famous for its beaches and busy nightlife. Finally, we will take a panoramic tour around Estoril, home to the largest casino in Europe.

Return to Lisbon. Accommodation.

* Important: on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, the visit to the Ajuda National Palace will be replaced by a visit to the Royal Treasury Museum (included).

Breakfast at the hotel. Our driver will take you to Santa Apolónia station, where you will catch the train to the north of Portugal. When you arrive at Campanhã station in Porto, our driver will be waiting for you.

After checking in at the hotel, in the early afternoon we will take a tour of the city of Porto.

We’ll visit emblematic sites such as Sé Cathedral, Santa Catarina Street, Lello Bookshop, Clérigos Tower, São Bento Train Station and its beautiful tiles, the Douro River and much more.

Finally, the tour includes a visit and wine tasting in one of the region’s famous Port Wine Cellars.

Return to the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Start of journey to the Minho region.

Our first stop is Braga, where we will discover the magnificence of its Cathedral and the famous Sanctuary of Bom Jesus.

Lunch not included.

Afterwards, we will travel to Guimarães, known as the ‘‘Birthplace of Portugal’’. We will visit the Castle, birthplace of D. Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal, and we will walk through the medieval streets of its old and renowned Historical Centre. You’ll have the chance to visit his castle.

Return to Porto and accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the Douro Valley, where Port Wine is made. The first stop will be Amarante, where you can see the Church of São Gonçalo, the bridge and the historic centre.

Next, we’ll visit the São Leonardo de Galafura viewpoint, one of the most beautiful in the region. Lunch in the Douro region.

The last destination will be Pinhão, where you will have the opportunity to take an hour-long cruise on a Rabelo boat and visit a famous winery, with wine tasting included.

At the end of the day, we return to Porto. Accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel. The day will start with a visit to the city of Aveiro, the “Venice of Portugal”. One of the highlights will be the 45-minute ride on a Moliceiro boat through the canals. Next, we’ll visit Costa Nova beach, famous for its colorful striped houses.

Arrival in Porto and transfer to Campanhã train station. Train journey to Lisbon.

In Lisbon, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation in Lisbon.

Breakfast at the hotel. We start our tour in Fátima, the center of the Catholic faith in Portugal, exploring the Sanctuary and taking part in religious activities. We will then enjoy a delicious lunch in the area.

After lunch, we’ll visit the Batalha Monastery, a Gothic wonder and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, we’ll head to Nazaré, famous for its beaches and surfing, and enjoy its historic center and panoramic views. We finish in Óbidos, a medieval town with its rustic houses and imposing castle.

Return and accommodation in Lisbon.

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. At the agreed time, our driver will take you to Lisbon airport. End of our services.